Requirement R1 applies to new buildings and to existing buildings that are subject to major renovation works.

The requirement is to provide the in-building physical infrastructure to facilitate the future installation of copper or fibre-optic cables or wireless devices capable of delivering broadband speeds greater than 30 Mbps.

The approved document takes effect on 1 January 2017 for use in Wales*. It does not apply to work subject to a building notice, full plans application or initial notice submitted before 1 January 2017.